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Sinead O'Connor's missing son, 14, found safe after desperate appeal

Heart doctor Gerry and former GP Kate, both 49, were given fresh hope in the search for Maddie last autumn with an extra cash boost of £154,000 to detectives.

The inquiry has cost taxpayers £11.2 million so far.

Confirming the new funding request is being considered, a Home Office spokesman said: "The Home Office has provided funding to the Metropolitan Police for Operation Grange and the resources required are reviewed regularly with careful consideration given before any new funding is allocated."